Shuswap Travel Guide
Welcome to Shuswap!
Located Northeast of the Okanagan, about 100 km (62 mi) from Kelowna, the glorious lake country of the Shuswap has a wonderfully warm climate and a distinctly friendly, laidback atmosphere. The name Shuswap comes from the Shuswap Aboriginal tribe, but today the name Shuswap is synonymous with houseboating as the lakes are overrun with fun-loving vacationers during the summer months. Who can blame them really—the refreshingly cool lakes are a great place to escape the scorching summer sun. The Shuswap consists of several interconnected lakes that together offer over 400 km (249 mi) of shoreline scattered with a number of picturesque provincial parks. Sicamous and Salmon Arm are the main urban centres in the Shuswap and each boasts first-class accommodation and dining facilities. The Shuswap also has several pleasantly small communities, including Enderby and Sorrento. For a change of pace, visit the R.J. Haney Heritage Park and Museum in Salmon Arm, a historic tribute to the Shuswap's past. During the winter months, the area is popular for cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and skiing at nearby resorts such as Sun Peaks Resorts.
Tourist Attractions

At Scotch Creek Family Fun Centre, the name says it all.
Hotels & Motels

Located on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake, visitors to the Talking Rock Resort & Quaaout Lodge enjoy experiencing the indigenous Shuswap culture and cuisine.
Tour Operators

Hop aboard the historic MV Phoebe Ann, complete with a paddlewheel and solarium.
Current & Upcoming Events [ View All ]
Looking for something to do in Shuswap? Check out these current and upcoming events. If you know of an event that is not listed in the travel guide, please feel free to add an event listing (it's free).
- Falkland Stampede
May 19 to May 21 » Shuswap - Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge Society Donkey Day Celebration
Jun 23 to Jun 24 » Chase, BC - Shuswap Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 23 » Shuswap - Sturgis North
Jul 18 to Jul 22 » Shuswap - High Country Pottery Show & Sale
Aug 04 to Aug 05 » Shuswap - Annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
Aug 17 to Aug 19 » Shuswap - Salmon Arm Fair
Sep 07 to Sep 09 » Shuswap - Annual Scottie Hyde Memorial Golf Tournament
Sep 08 » Hyde Mountain on Mara Lake Golf Course
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